Overview

University of Chicago is a University institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Rosenwald Hall
1101 East 58th Street, Suite 105
Chicago, IL  60637
United States

Contact Mr. Peter Wilson
Director of Admissions & Deputy Dean
Email: collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu
Phone: 773-702-8650
Fax: 773-702-4199

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Latin American And Caribbean Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
German Language And Literature
Linguistics
Middle/near Eastern And Semitic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
South Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational And Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geophysics And Seismology
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Directing And Theatrical Production
Film/cinema/media Studies
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

38,631

Applied

1,849

Accepted

7,489

Enrolled

Female Admissions

21,249

Females Applied

855

Females Accepted

4%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

17,373

Males Applied

994

Males Accepted

6%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

4.32

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 6th	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		740	770
SAT Math		770	800
ACT Composite		34	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

67,446

Private

Fees

1,878

Full-time student fees

20,109

Room & board

Financial Aid

71,632

Avg. Financial Aid Package

73,527

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

60,506

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

26,468

Avg. Grant Aid

64,746

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,489

Total Undergrad students

16%

International Students

85%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.1%
Black or African American	6.96%
White or Caucasian	30.88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.03%
Asian	19.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.01%
Two or more races	7.08%
Other	2.21%

Gender

Male (53.47%)

Female (46.53%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	57%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Summer Breeze, Scavenger Hunt and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
University Theatre, Model United Nations, Council on University Programming, South Asian Students Association and Splash

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,805

Total Faculty

5:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,640

Part-time - 165

Male - 1,198

Female - 693